Ifham Akbar Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

SIG plc is a FTSE 250 European specialist distributor and roofing merchant, with sales operations across Northern and Eastern Europe, and headline revenue over £2.3bn (2021A).Corporate Development/M&A:- Single-handedly designed and built the Group’s Discounted Cash Flow model for use in M&A transactions- Recent deals: Miers Construction Products Ltd, Thermodämm GmbH and Penlaw- Responsible for the valuation of targets across different regions and maintain financial… Show more SIG plc is a FTSE 250 European specialist distributor and roofing merchant, with sales operations across Northern and Eastern Europe, and headline revenue over £2.3bn (2021A).Corporate Development/M&A:- Single-handedly designed and built the Group’s Discounted Cash Flow model for use in M&A transactions- Recent deals: Miers Construction Products Ltd, Thermodämm GmbH and Penlaw- Responsible for the valuation of targets across different regions and maintain financial models - Creation of high quality investment proposal documents presented to the Investment Committee FP&A/Finance Business Partnering:- Built detailed medium term financial models and prepared yearly budget for the entire group- Prepared multiple financial models (including cash flow forecasting) for efficient scenario analysis- Heavily involved in preparation of prospectus as well as liaising with advisors, reviewing and amending several outputs in relation to the successful £165mn equity raise- Liaise with financial advisors, reviewing and recommending amendments prior to submission to the CFO and the board- Prepare high quality investor relations documents such as half/full year results and capital markets day presentations- Head of finance of newly established company responsible for setting up finance function as well as budgeting, forecasting and reporting to senior stakeholders- Lead project to implement new financial modelling software across the group demonstrating strong commercial skills negotiating prices, analysing services offered by suppliers, preparing business case and managing key stakeholders- Main head office point of contact for UK businesses, reporting on key commercial drivers impacting the businesses- Prepare detailed analysis of subsidiaries and central functions identifying and recommending potential areas for operational synergies- Identify and deliver cost savings across several Group functions as finance business partner Show less

Corporate audit of FTSE listed and privately owned companies reporting under IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP with a focus on publishing, media, technology and telecommunications sectors.Project/team managed as well as coordinated and managed field teams together with client timelines and expectations.Key experiences gained:- Evaluated and challenged Discounted Cash Flows used for impairment and future profitability of businesses- Transaction related projects and prospectus… Show more Corporate audit of FTSE listed and privately owned companies reporting under IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP with a focus on publishing, media, technology and telecommunications sectors.Project/team managed as well as coordinated and managed field teams together with client timelines and expectations.Key experiences gained:- Evaluated and challenged Discounted Cash Flows used for impairment and future profitability of businesses- Transaction related projects and prospectus assurance on the acquisition of the Independent- Managed key stakeholders (e.g. partners, lawyers, CFO, advisors) and incorporated feedback on circular prior to market release- Member of senior bidding team responsible for preparing tender documents, budget and fee proposal- Determined whether parent company should pay former owners deferred consideration of acquired businesses- Project management including budgeting and costs to complete- Produced high quality technical work on treatment of bond due to HMRC inquiry- Extensive experience in Internal controls testing and advisory- Provided training to project teams and increased skill set of more junior and inexperienced members Show less

Education record

ACA qualified

Mechanical Engineering